Experience
2022-present
Associate Creative Director, Art
stimulus (formerly Livewire Communications)
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborates with the Creative Director to develop and execute compelling campaigns driven by concept, storytelling, and strategy.
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Directs corporate and commercial photo and video shoots.
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Leads creative teams in brainstorming and insight sessions to develop effective campaigns that meet clients' needs.
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Oversees designers, art directors, writers, and editors in both production and mentorship capacities.
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Achievements:
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Successfully delivered campaigns for major corporations that helped them communicate and navigate through significant changes and transitions.
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Contributed to securing new clients worth $3.5 million through compelling concept and RFP pitches.
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Played a crucial role in managing key accounts worth $5.5 million to date.
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Reached record engagement numbers for multiple internal campaigns
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Work to date has won 4 Hermes awards, 2 Golden Quill awards, and a Nyx Award,
Clients Include: BMO, Caseware, Celestica, Deloitte, Element Fleet, Ford Canada, HydroOne, Intact Insurance, Magna, McCain, McDonalds, PWC, Sobeys, Tangerine, Telus
2019-2022
Art Director
stimulus (formerly Livewire Communications)
2016-2019
Sr. Graphic Designer
stimulus (formerly Livewire Communications)
2007-present
Art Director, Designer, & Illustrator
Freelance
Clients Include: TBWA\Toronto, Dentsu, Champs, Shiseido, Home Depot, Oliver and Bonacini, and Tangerine Bank.
2014-2016
Graphic Designer
Realstar Hospitality
Creative lead for Days Inn and Motel 6 brands. Designed nation-wide advertising for both digital and print campaigns.
2013-2014
Graphic Designer & Artist Relations
Gelaskins & Nuvango
Played a key supporting role in Nuvango’s rebranding efforts and managed relationships with third-party artists.
Awards
2023 - Hermes Platinum
2023 - Nyx Award
2019 - Hermes Platinum​
2019 - Hermes Gold​
2019 - Golden Quill x 2
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Skills
Design / Art Direction
Branding
Graphic Design
Illustration
Typography
Digital
Video
Presentations & Pitches
Live Events & Experiential
Brand Strategy
Campaign Development
Project Management
Communication Strategy
Team Leadership
AODA Compliance
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Programs/Software​
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe AfterEffects
Figma
Canva
Microsoft 365
PowerPoint
Google Slides
Keynote
Industries
Technology
Retail
Finance
Technology & Electronics
Automotive
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Hospitality
Education
Bachelor of Design
Major: Illustration
Minor: Communication Design
OCAD University | Toronto, Ontario